# Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-07 18:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 2 · Current Velocity: 0.71

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Ring

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeekWire | Ring’s first smart lock ditches the key and adds a dial to revive a dead battery | 2026-10-07 14:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxNckV2MWoxdTlldENLWGM1Mko5aHR0VTVCVEZkbHZaU0ZCb0s2NnZRU0xWQ0N1NVBwQlVySXdaQzNqZnJxMGM4b1h1Zm1vT3FVZjVNY2pEaXRYWWhCOG5JcHF1NDJzRG1KR3dCU3RGR1lod1p5SHR4bUJVU1pvdER0NWVDQ2lWSE1seUxoQVRrMHNpQUxONnVHb3Z1NDJ4bEdNSUV1d0czR2VhQjh4N05r?oc=5) |
| The Verge | Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies | 2026-10-07 14:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxNbHg4bGRVZTlJeHFCX2RXRkFuTjNBMi1RRFExQjJtUGUtd280R0MtOWxESVEtdGpzWGJrd0ttb2VXbU9GelMzNVVyY1lOOW5XMDBJVWJSakNHRjNiWlUtZHZ2WEdWVC1GMTRXcElOUHZhai1RQXR2VlE4dExsNHQ4bTBHeThReWtjdU9ZX3pGTGJaR3YxUzk1NFlvSW44R2dpaXNrcjc3ZW1McnpsMnRsUXltRTJPbmM?oc=5) |

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